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Fierce Democrat, DEI supporter, political geek, library volunteer, bibliomystery reader, cat lover and gardener. We need each other💜
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Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in a U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, a judge ruled Friday.
Judge rules immigration officers in Minneapolis can't detain peaceful protesters
Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in a U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, a judge ruled Friday.
n.pr
January 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in a U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, a judge ruled Friday.
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Protests continue across state and governor urges peace one week after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota in response to ICE protests
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Protests continue across state and governor urges peace one week after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good
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Britain and Norway are publicly backing the idea of an “Arctic Sentry” NATO mission, a military co-operation that would aim to counter Russian threats while reassuring US President Donald Trump of Europe’s commitment to the region.
UK and Norway back ‘Arctic Sentry’ NATO mission — including in Greenland
U.K. Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper and her Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide visited a British outpost in the high north.
www.politico.eu
January 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Britain and Norway are publicly backing the idea of an “Arctic Sentry” NATO mission, a military co-operation that would aim to counter Russian threats while reassuring US President Donald Trump of Europe’s commitment to the region.
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President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. The move comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Portland, LA, and Chicago, for now
President Donald Trump said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort...
www.kuow.org
December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. The move comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort.
Listen to Rachel Maddow’s podcast, “Burn Order”.
December 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Listen to Rachel Maddow’s podcast, “Burn Order”.
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The American West is about to see a huge jump in electricity costs — and not because of AI.
As @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social writes, the costs of hardening the grid against wildfires "reflect one more building cost pressure in the electricity system":
heatmap.news/energy/wildf...
As @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social writes, the costs of hardening the grid against wildfires "reflect one more building cost pressure in the electricity system":
heatmap.news/energy/wildf...
A Wildfire Is Coming for Electricity Bills
Forget data centers. Fire is going to make electricity much more expensive in the western United States.
heatmap.news
December 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The American West is about to see a huge jump in electricity costs — and not because of AI.
As @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social writes, the costs of hardening the grid against wildfires "reflect one more building cost pressure in the electricity system":
heatmap.news/energy/wildf...
As @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social writes, the costs of hardening the grid against wildfires "reflect one more building cost pressure in the electricity system":
heatmap.news/energy/wildf...
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The shift, publicly announced two hours before the broadcast aired, is sure to increase scrutiny on Bari Weiss, the founder of the Free Press website who was installed at the top of CBS News this fall when its parent company, Paramount, was bought out.
’60 Minutes’ holds off on airing critical piece on Trump deportation policy
CBS News’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday didn’t air a planned story on Trump administration deportations of immigrants to El Salvador, pulling it only hours before airtime at the direction of new editor-in…
trib.al
December 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The shift, publicly announced two hours before the broadcast aired, is sure to increase scrutiny on Bari Weiss, the founder of the Free Press website who was installed at the top of CBS News this fall when its parent company, Paramount, was bought out.
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The clash comes after Elon Musk’s X became the first tech company fined for violating the EU’s Digital Services Act, which is widely considered among the world’s strictest tech regulations.
Bursting AI bubble may be EU’s “secret weapon” in clash with Trump, expert says
Spotify and Accenture caught in crossfire as Trump attacks EU tech regulations.
arstechnica.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The clash comes after Elon Musk’s X became the first tech company fined for violating the EU’s Digital Services Act, which is widely considered among the world’s strictest tech regulations.
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Over-the-counter nasal sprays recalled for potential mold contamination
Over-the-counter nasal sprays recalled for potential mold contamination
Nasal spray products sold over the counter are being recalled after they were found to contain yeast and mold microbial contamination.
www.1011now.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Over-the-counter nasal sprays recalled for potential mold contamination
The War on ‘Wokeness’ Comes to the U.S. Mint www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
The War on ‘Wokeness’ Comes to the U.S. Mint
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The War on ‘Wokeness’ Comes to the U.S. Mint www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
Eugenics are the plan!
Scientists are walking off their jobs at the CDC because they see what is happening.
Scientists are walking off their jobs at the CDC because they see what is happening.
August 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Eugenics are the plan!
Scientists are walking off their jobs at the CDC because they see what is happening.
Scientists are walking off their jobs at the CDC because they see what is happening.
Wha????
Trump Says Smithsonian Focuses Too Much on ‘How Bad Slavery Was’ www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
Trump Says Smithsonian Focuses Too Much on ‘How Bad Slavery Was’ www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
Trump Says Smithsonian Focuses Too Much on ‘How Bad Slavery Was’
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Wha????
Trump Says Smithsonian Focuses Too Much on ‘How Bad Slavery Was’ www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
Trump Says Smithsonian Focuses Too Much on ‘How Bad Slavery Was’ www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
TEXAS! You are becoming a fascist state! As a Texas Aggie I am ashamed of the disrespect shown to state reps that had to sign permission for 24/7 police surveillance!!!
August 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
TEXAS! You are becoming a fascist state! As a Texas Aggie I am ashamed of the disrespect shown to state reps that had to sign permission for 24/7 police surveillance!!!
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Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday likened President Donald Trump’s call for possible National Guard troops occupying Chicago to when the Nazi Party in Germany “tore down a constitutional republic” in the 1930s.
Gov. JB Pritzker again makes Nazi comparisons after President Trump threatens DC-like takeover in Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says President Donald Trump “has absolutely no right and no legal ability” to send National Guard troops to Chicago following president’s threat.
trib.al
August 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday likened President Donald Trump’s call for possible National Guard troops occupying Chicago to when the Nazi Party in Germany “tore down a constitutional republic” in the 1930s.
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President Trump said he would consider using the military at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to keep them “safe,” though he did not specify a plan for doing so.
Trump suggests he could use the military to keep the L.A. Olympics ‘safe’
The president said he could use the military for security purposes but did not explain how.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
President Trump said he would consider using the military at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to keep them “safe,” though he did not specify a plan for doing so.
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For years, we've been raising the alarm over the clear conflict of interest that is congressional stock trading
We're glad to see new legislation to #StopTheTrades advancing to a full Senate vote. We need to keep up the pressure and ensure that it passes.
We're glad to see new legislation to #StopTheTrades advancing to a full Senate vote. We need to keep up the pressure and ensure that it passes.
Push to ban lawmaker stock trading gets new life
The years-long effort to ban members of Congress from trading stocks is back in the spotlight following a House Ethics Committee report that took issue with transactions made by a member’s spouse, …
thehill.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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A Big, Upcoming Fight Could See Dems Demand Congress Take Back Its Power talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-big-u...
A Big, Upcoming Fight Could See Dems Demand Congress Take Back Its Power
When Congress returns from its lengthy August recess, lawmakers on Capitol Hill...
talkingpointsmemo.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A Big, Upcoming Fight Could See Dems Demand Congress Take Back Its Power talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-big-u...
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To those of you who accomplished things today, I salute you.
It can be hard to be productive in….such times.
When you are, give yourself credit.
It’s a form of resistance against the seeming hopelessness of the present. It means you haven’t given up.
And we can’t.
It can be hard to be productive in….such times.
When you are, give yourself credit.
It’s a form of resistance against the seeming hopelessness of the present. It means you haven’t given up.
And we can’t.
August 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
To those of you who accomplished things today, I salute you.
It can be hard to be productive in….such times.
When you are, give yourself credit.
It’s a form of resistance against the seeming hopelessness of the present. It means you haven’t given up.
And we can’t.
It can be hard to be productive in….such times.
When you are, give yourself credit.
It’s a form of resistance against the seeming hopelessness of the present. It means you haven’t given up.
And we can’t.
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Gene Wu responds: "This office does not belong to Greg Abbott, and it does not belong to me. It belongs to the people of House District 137, who elected me. I took an oath to the constitution, not a politician's agenda, and I will not be the one to break that oath."
Flag: Texas' Republican governor is calling on the state supreme court to remove House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu, claiming Wu has given up his post by fleeing the state (he has not), thereby allowing the governor to call a special election to replace him.
August 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Gene Wu responds: "This office does not belong to Greg Abbott, and it does not belong to me. It belongs to the people of House District 137, who elected me. I took an oath to the constitution, not a politician's agenda, and I will not be the one to break that oath."
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Wonder how soon they'll turn green...
August 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Wonder how soon they'll turn green...
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I'd welcome them in Canada
🚨BREAKING: Texas Democrats have LEFT THE STATE to block a vote on the GOP’s gerrymandering scheme.
Many fled to places like Illinois and New York.
This is how you fight back against MAGA’s attempts to cheat. LET’S GO!
…Though it’d be way more ballsy if they fled to Canada. 😂😅🤣
Many fled to places like Illinois and New York.
This is how you fight back against MAGA’s attempts to cheat. LET’S GO!
…Though it’d be way more ballsy if they fled to Canada. 😂😅🤣
Texas Democrats flee state, blocking plan to pad GOP’s control of Congress
By leaving, Democratic state legislators can stall a Republican plan that would give the GOP five more seats to protect their narrow House majority.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I'd welcome them in Canada
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The man who had his doctor report that he’s 6’3”, 238 lbs fired the person in charge of reporting labor statistics.
August 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The man who had his doctor report that he’s 6’3”, 238 lbs fired the person in charge of reporting labor statistics.